Patient's question:
First, heat the electric blanket until it reaches a certain temperature, then turn it off. Is there any impact? Thank you.Doctor's answer:
Hello; Using an electric heating pad while pregnant can lead to fetal malformations. This is because an electric heating pad generates an electromagnetic field after being plugged in, which may affect the cell division of the fetus in the mother's womb, causing abnormal changes in cell division. The fetal bone cells are most sensitive to the electromagnetic field. Modern medical research confirms that the neural cell tissue of the embryo begins to develop 15 to 25 days after conception, the heart tissue starts to develop 20 to 40 days after conception, and the limbs begin to develop 24 to 26 days after conception. Therefore, if a pregnant woman uses an electric heating pad during this period, it is most likely to adversely affect the development of important organ tissues such as the brain, nerves, bones, and heart of the fetus. Thus, for the health of the baby, pregnant women should not use electric heating pads while sleeping during the cold season.